Review on Ultimate 3M Scotchgard Clear Paint Protection: 12-by-72-Inch Bulk Film Roll by Carlos Chan

I use this film on all my cars where I need good protection. It works well for high traffic areas on a car or to protect nice paintwork on older cars. The key to getting it right is patience and planning! The film is not perfect, it will look shiny, but something like an orange peel. It's also not entirely transparent, with a slight yellow tinge. Only noticeable on a super white car. Overall I really like this film, although it's quite expensive for big leaves, although that's my only gripe. I used this particular film to make the front bumper of a 1992 Miata. It is full of curves and very difficult to wrap. If you have a very complex surface plan before peeling off the paper, the "wing" will not work. I found it best to unroll the film, tape it to the car, and then plan how to cut it. I had to cut the film in three parts to fit the bumper. Make sure you have enough protrusions around the edges. Select only one edge of the panel that you want to follow. Plan to hide your flaws behind lenses or fog lights so you don't need a perfect fit. It will never be perfect, you will only learn to hide your sins better. When you're happy with the layout, spray some soapy water onto a large, flat prepared surface (such as a car hood). Turn the material over so the foil side touches the prepared surface, begin removing the backing by spraying soapy water on the adhesive side of the foil. After removing the backing paper, apply a liberal amount of soapy water to the surface where the film is to be applied. Remove the film from the prepared surface and gently turn it over so the adhesive side is now in contact with the surface. Spray the foil with soapy water and apply with a mop from the center to the edges. The soapy water helps move the film across the surface and lubricates the scraper so it doesn't cut and puncture the film. Once the film starts to stick to the surface, take a microfiber cloth to remove the water and massage the film. If you have trouble spots, you can stretch the film with masking tape when applying. Once the film has started to set, you can use water to wrap corners and areas that won't stay in place. a patient! Don't expect to be able to wrap the entire bumper in a sheet.